What the Top 50 Rabbis List Says About Us
With no apologies, Newsweek issued its Top 50 Rabbis list this week. What can we learn from the list, and what does it say about Judaism today? Or, in other words, what makes a sexy Rabbi?
Peter Beinart, I Quit.
Dr. Yoel Finkelman was supposed to write about the ultra-Orthodox community for Beinart’s Daily Beast blog “Open Zion” about “Israel, Palestine, and the Jewish future.” He quit after several weeks. Read why.
This Passover, a "Fifth Cup" Calling Us To Action on the Marriage Amendment
Jewish Community Action’s Haggadah Insert for your Passover Seder, including a creative reinterpretation of the “Four Children” and a “Fifth Cup” calling us to action on the Minnesota Marriage Amendment.
Honoring The Real Menschen of Minneapolis: April 21st. Be There.
Mpls Jewish Federation YL proudly announces the winners of the Real Menschen of Minneapolis award: Debra Arbit, Leora Maccabee Itman, Daniel Hillel Levine, Sarah Gruesner, and Brittany Beck.
Mothering and Smothering
Ironically, in trying to become a more “natural” mother, as advocated by “Blossom” actress Bialik in “Beyond the Sling,” I would become a stereotypically overprotective Jewish mother.
Martyr in Waiting: End of a Hunger Strike
If Palestinian operative Adnan was a significant figure in the West Bank and was detained because of his danger to Israelis, was it ethical for Israel to capitulate to his demands and agree to release him?
TV Host and Designer Nate Berkus to Headline Talmud Torah Fundraiser
Get interior design tips from Nate Berkus of the “Nate Berkus Show” at the Talmud Torah of Mpls’ annual benefit. Plus a delicious Asian buffet, desert reception, auction and more!
Want to Be in a Coen Brothers Movie? Look-a-Likes Wanted in Minnesota!
Get paid to be an actor’s look-a-like (including John Goodman!) in the new Coen Brothers movie! Filming THIS weekend! Read on for all the details.
Dispatch from France: Terror in Toulouse
Minneapolis Jewish Federation CEO Steve Silberfarb is in Paris, France. His thoughts on the murder Monday of three children and a teacher at the Jewish school in Toulouse, France.
The Ultimate Multi-Task: Bowl and Give Back to the Community
Join JFCS NextGen for bocce, bowling, noshing, drinking, socializing and more. This Thursday starting at 5pm at Pinstripes. Be there!